Despite a recent drier spell over the last week (only 3.6mm), the preceding three weeks delivered an exceptional 182mm+ of rainfall that will have deeply saturated this sheltered, porous Fell Sandstone crag. With humidity averaging 85%, temperatures only recently climbing above single digits, and the crag's below-road-level position channelling runoff, internal moisture levels are almost certainly still dangerously high — the rock may appear surface-dry while remaining structurally compromised.
Based on weather conditions only — does not cover bird nesting restrictions or other access issues.
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Site Details
A scenic Fell Sandstone outcrop 3 miles west of Alnwick on the B6341, set below road level with good views toward the Cheviots. Primarily a trad venue with routes from Severe to E4, making it one of the few Northumberland sandstone crags suited to roped climbing at mid-grades. The sheltered, below-road-level position slows drying and the rock can take runoff from above — check conditions carefully. The soft Fell Sandstone is susceptible to damage from top-roping.
Condition Notes
Below-road-level position channels runoff from above onto the rock face — can be wet even when other crags are dry. Soft Fell Sandstone is particularly susceptible to top-rope damage. Check the crag top for dampness before committing to routes.
- Rock Type
- Sandstone
- Wind Exposure
- Sheltered
- Altitude
- 150m
- Climbing
- Trad
- Aspects
- NW S
Site Data
- Name
- Corby's Crag
- County
- Northumberland
- Rock Type
- Sandstone
- Climbing Types
- Trad
- Aspects
- NW, S
- Wind Exposure
- Sheltered
- Altitude
- 150m
- Latitude
- 55.381
- Longitude
- -1.785
- Condition Notes
- Below-road-level position channels runoff from above onto the rock face — can be wet even when other crags are dry. Soft Fell Sandstone is particularly susceptible to top-rope damage. Check the crag top for dampness before committing to routes.
- ID
- 5db14702-dd31-48ce-8123-2f7b4a972bfd
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